Mawlamyine

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Definition

Proper noun: * A port city in southern Myanmar: Mawlamyine is the name of a major port city located in southeastern Myanmar (Burma). It is situated on the northern shore of the Gulf of Martaban, near the mouth of the Thanlwin (Salween) River.

Usage
  • Mawlamyine is the fourth-largest city in Myanmar and serves as the capital of Mon State.
  • The city has a rich colonial history and is known for its several ancient pagodas.
  • Due to its strategic location, Mawlamyine has long been an important trading port.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Mawlamyine was the first capital of British Burma.
    • We took a boat trip on the river near Mawlamyine.
    • The seafood in Mawlamyine is famous throughout the region.
Advanced Usage
  • The city's name has historically been romanized in various ways, including "Moulmein," which is still commonly seen in older English texts and literature.
  • In some contexts, the city's name is used metonymically to refer to the Mon State region or its culture.
Variants and Related Words
  • Moulmein: An older, alternative English spelling for Mawlamyine.
    • Rudyard Kipling mentioned "the old Moulmein Pagoda" in his poem "Mandalay."
Synonyms
  • (City) Port city, coastal city.
  • (As a location) Seaport, trading hub. (Note: These are descriptive terms, not direct synonyms for the proper noun.)
Related Phrases
  • Gulf of Martaban: The body of water on which Mawlamyine is located.
  • Mon State: The administrative region of which Mawlamyine is the capital.
Noun
  1. a port city of southern Myanmar on the Gulf of Martaban

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